Private St. Thomas Island Tour: Mountain Top & Drake's Seat
Your driver stays with you the entire trip, so the day doesn't splinter into waiting and rushing.
A private 6-hour island tour of St. Thomas for up to 14 people, with a driver who stays throughout and an itinerary you shape as you go. You choose which stops matter (Mountain Top, Drake's Seat, Skyline Drive, Blackbeard's Castle, the 99 Steps, Magens Bay, downtown shopping), and how long to linger at each one. Pickup is included. Children under 2 ride free. Admission fees at individual attractions are separate.
Step-by-step itinerary
Private St. Thomas Island Tour
- Pass waterfront, see cruise port views
- Shop and explore Main Street
- Visit the 99 Steps landmark
- View historic hilltop property
- Stop at Blackbeard's Castle
- Enjoy Skyline Drive Overlook
- Visit Drake's Seat viewpoint
- Explore Mountain Top and shop
- Relax at Magens Bay Beach
- Waterfront Highway 50m
- Main Street 1h
- 99 Steps 15m
- Bluebeard's Tower 20m
- Blackbeard's Castle 30m
- Skyline Drive 20m
- Drake's Seat 15m
- Mountain Top 30m
- Magens Bay Entry included 2h
What’s included
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- a driver who stays with you throughout the six-hour tour.
- pickup included.
- specialized infant seats available on request.
- service animals welcome.
Times
- Every day 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30
Information
Private 6-hour St. Thomas tour with driver and air-conditioned vehicle: customize your stops at Mountain Top, Drake's Seat, Magens Bay and downtown Charlotte Amalie.
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The experience
Mountain Top sits at the island's highest point and opens a vista across Magens Bay and the British Virgin Islands beyond. Drake's Seat, built in 1933 as a rest stop on the old horse trails, commands a different angle on the same landscape. Skyline Drive Overlook frames Charlotte Amalie's harbor, Hassel Island and Water Island in one panoramic sweep. You move between these three vantage points in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver who knows the island and can steer you toward lunch spots, shops or quieter beaches depending on what the day calls for.
Downtown Charlotte Amalie spreads across Main Street (the old Danish name is Dronningens Gade, Queen's Street), where 18th and 19th century buildings that once stored trade goods now house duty-free shops and restaurants. The 99 Steps, one of several step-streets the Danes built into the hillside, cuts through the historic quarter. Blackbeard's Castle, a National Historic Landmark built in 1679 as a watchtower, crowns Government Hill with red rooftops visible from the cruise port. It holds a duty-free shop and Jolly Rogers bar with a pool. You decide which of these stops fit your rhythm and how much time each one gets.
Magens Bay stretches nearly three-quarters of a mile of soft white sand on the island's north shore, sheltered by the Peterborg Peninsula and Tropaco Point so the water stays calm year-round. Sea turtles, tarpon and tropical fish move close to shore. Beach time is flexible. Tell your driver when you're ready to leave. Admission is $7 per adult. Children under 12 enter free. The tour runs six hours total. The driver waits while you swim, shop or rest, and you control when the day ends.
Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is Mountain Top and why do people stop there?
Mountain Top sits atop St. Peter Mountain, the island's highest point, and offers a vista of Magens Bay and the surrounding islands, including the British Virgin Islands. The spot is also known for its signature banana daiquiri made with local Cruzan Rum, and visitors browse souvenirs and local goods at the shops there.
Can I swim at Magens Bay, and is there a cost?
Magens Bay is a swimming beach with nearly three-quarters of a mile of soft white sand and calm, protected water. Admission is $7 per adult. Children under 12 are free. Your driver waits while you're in the water and picks you up when you're ready.
How does the private tour let me customize the stops?
You tell your driver which attractions interest you (Mountain Top, Drake's Seat, Skyline Drive, Blackbeard's Castle, the 99 Steps, Magens Bay, downtown Charlotte Amalie), and how long to spend at each one. The driver stays with you throughout the six hours and adjusts the route to match your pace.
What is Blackbeard's Castle and what can I do there?
Blackbeard's Castle is a National Historic Landmark built in 1679 by the Danes as a watchtower to protect the harbor. It sits at the highest point on Government Hill and offers views overlooking Charlotte Amalie. You can visit the duty-free shop, have a drink at Jolly Rogers bar, or use the pool.
Is lunch included in the tour?
Lunch is not included, but your driver can suggest local restaurants and dining spots where you'd like to stop along the route.
How many people can join this tour?
The private tour accommodates 1 to 14 people in one air-conditioned vehicle. Children under 2 ride free.
Operated by Paradise Taxi and Tours USVI. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 4 days ago
Private St. Thomas Island Tour: Mountain Top & Drake's Seat
6h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 770.24 per group
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